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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Female
Age 15-25
from Oceanside, California


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Victim Details

Nov 5, 2013

Oct 14, 2022

44128

99-01521

Late Teen/Young Adult

15

25

25194

61 inches

143 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Aug 11, 1999

Oceanside

California

San Diego County

92054

1

13464

San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office

San Diego

California

San Diego County

Kathy On

Medical Examiner Investigator

5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, , San Diego, California

8586942895

County

Medical Examiner

https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/me.html

99-01521

Black

Long and braided in the back. Extends 4 inches below the shoulders.

Brown

Brown

  • Clothing: Brown short sleeved T-shirt, blue jeans with a brand name "Too The Rhythms Things", and white socks
  • Footwear: Blue and white "Reebok" tennis shoes
  • Jewelry: None.


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Case Description

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The decedent was a young adult, Hispanic female whose body was found expired in a drainage ditch in the Oceanside area on the morning of 08/11/1999. The body appeared to have been dumped there.
Date Found: 1999-08-11

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP11738

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    82%Moderate
    Maria Hernandez Rojas
    Maria Hernandez Rojas
    MP42423 • Missing since Dec 12, 1991 from Colton, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 130–145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Romelia Valentin
    Romelia Valentin
    MP10674 • Missing since Jun 4, 1999 from Fontana, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 91%Est. 15–25 vs 14
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 4'11"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    Amanda Rivera
    Amanda Rivera
    MP6575 • Missing since Oct 5, 1990 from La Mesa, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 56%143 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    Lillian Estrada
    Lillian Estrada
    MP4552 • Missing since Sep 29, 1990 from Spring Valley, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%38 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"
    Weight 39%143 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Maria Laureano
    Maria Laureano
    MP57188 • Missing since Jan 1, 1989 from Garden Grove, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
    Weight 83%143 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    Marizel Shirazy
    Marizel Shirazy
    MP15054 • Missing since Dec 12, 1997 from Chino, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 56%143 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Gabriela Escobar
    Gabriela Escobar
    MP39437 • Missing since Apr 15, 1998 from Colton, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
    Weight 91%143 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    Erika Limon
    Erika Limon
    MP6302 • Missing since Jul 22, 1999 from Long Beach, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 16
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"
    Weight 56%143 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Blanca Cuevas
    Blanca Cuevas
    MP72072 • Missing since Jun 16, 1996 from North Las Vegas, Nevada
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 51%245 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"
    Weight 82%143 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    Jeanette Espeleta
    Jeanette Espeleta
    MP23098 • Missing since Jul 17, 1998 from Fullerton, California
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 20 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%143 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.

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